EP1623816B1 - Système d'impression tridimensionnel et procédé correspondant - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to a particulate material for three dimensional printing, a method for forming an article by three dimensional printing, and an article comprising the reaction product of a particulate material and an aqueous fluid.
- the field of rapid prototyping involves the production of prototype articles and functional parts, as well as ceramic shell molds for metal casting, directly from computer-generated design data.
- Two well-known methods for rapid prototyping include a selective laser sintering process and a liquid binder Three Dimensional Printing process (3DPTM, trademark of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts).
- the techniques are similar to the extent that they both use layering techniques to build three-dimensional articles. Both methods form successive thin cross sections of the desired article.
- the individual cross sections are formed by bonding together grains of a granular material on a flat surface of a bed of the granular material.
- Each layer is bonded to a previously formed layer to form the desired three-dimensional article at the same time as the grains of each layer are bonded together.
- the laser-sintering and liquid binder techniques are advantageous because they create parts directly from computer-generated design data and can produce parts having complex geometries.
- 3DPTM methods can be quicker and less expensive than conventional machining of prototype parts or production of cast or molded parts by conventional "hard” or “soft” tooling techniques which can take from a few weeks to several months, depending on the complexity of the item.
- 3DPTM methods have been used to make ceramic molds for investment casting, thereby generating fully-functional metal parts. Additional uses have been contemplated for 3DPTM methods.
- 3DPTM methods may be useful in design-related fields where the articles may be used for visualization, demonstration and mechanical prototyping. It may also be useful for making patterns for molding processes. 3DPTM methods may be further useful, for example, in the fields of medicine and dentistry, where expected outcomes may be modeled prior to performing procedures. Other businesses that could benefit from rapid prototyping technology include architectural firms, as well as others in which visualization of a design is useful.
- a selective laser sintering process is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,863,568 , which is hereby referred to the reader.
- the selective laser sintering process was commercialized by DTM Corporation.
- the selective laser sintering process involves spreading a thin layer of powder onto a flat surface.
- the powder is spread using a tool developed for use with the selective laser sintering process, known in the art as a counter-rolling mechanism (hereinafter "counter-roller").
- counter-roller a tool developed for use with the selective laser sintering process
- a counter-roller allows thin layers of material to be spread evenly, without disturbing previous layers.
- a laser is used to direct laser energy onto the powder in a predetermined two-dimensional pattern.
- the laser sinters or fuses the powder together in the areas struck by its energy.
- the powder can be plastic, metal, polymer, ceramic or a composite. Successive layers of powder are spread over previous layers using the counter-roller, followed by sintering or fusing with the laser.
- the process is essentially thermal, requiring delivery by the laser of a sufficient amount of energy to sinter the powder together, and to previous layers, to form the final article.
- the selective laser sintering process is expensive due to the high cost of the laser and the complexity of the equipment used. In addition, only one laser is used at a time, making it a slow method. In addition, depending on the application, materials are sometimes used in the selective laser sintering method that require special handling or processing facilities.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,204,055 hereby referred to the reader, describes an early 3DP TM method which involves the use of an ink-jet printing head to deliver a liquid or colloidal binder material to layers of powdered material.
- the technique (hereafter "liquid binder method") involves applying a layer of a powdered material to a surface using a counter-roller. After the powdered material is applied to the surface, the ink-jet printhead delivers a liquid binder to the layer of powder. The binder infiltrates into gaps in the powder material, hardening to bond the powder material into a solidified layer. The hardened binder also bonds each layer to the previous layer.
- the binder can be suspended in a carrier which evaporates, leaving the hardened binder behind.
- the powdered material can be ceramic, metal, plastic or a composite material, and can also include fiber.
- the liquid binder material can be organic or inorganic. Typical organic binder materials are polymeric resins, or ceramic precursors such as polycarbosilazone. Inorganic binders are used where the binder is incorporated into the final articles; silica is typically used in such an application.
- One advantage of using an ink-jet print head rather than a laser is that inexpensive printheads are commercially available that have a plurality of spray nozzles used to deliver binder to the powder that are arranged side-by-side in a single print head.
- selective laser sintering machines only one laser, which delivers energy to the powder, is conventionally used.
- the combination of several spray nozzles increases the speed of liquid binder printing compared to laser-sintering by allowing a wider area to be printed at one time.
- the liquid binder printing equipment is much less expensive than the laser equipment due to the high cost of the laser and the high cost of tlie related beam deflection optics and controls.
- the liquid binder printing technique has a serious reliability problem associated with the spray nozzles becoming clogged with the binder and/or powder material. Clogging occurs when binders having high levels of suspended solids are used. The problem with clogging requires frequent interruptions of the build in order to clean the spray nozzle. The clogging problem increases the time and labor required to build parts and to maintain the equipment. Therefore, although the liquid binder printing technique represents an advance in speed and cost over the selective laser sintering process, it suffers from reliability problems that slow down the build rate, increasing labor and equipment maintenance costs. This problem interferes with the potential speed advantage of increased printing capability presented by the plurality of spray nozzles.
- the powders, especially metallic powders, used in both selective laser sintering and liquid binder techniques present safety issues that render them undesirable for use in an office environment. These safety issues may require special clothing and processing facilities to prevent, for example, skin contact or inhalation of toxic materials. In addition, more expense may be incurred through complying with regulations for the disposal of toxic materials. For these reasons, these techniques do not lend themselves to being used in typical office environments, such as architectural and design firms, or doctors' offices.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,490,962 to Cima discloses solid free-form techniques for making medical devices for controlled release of bioactive agents.
- WO-A-98/09798 discloses a loose, free-flowing particulate material for three dimensional printing in which layering techniques are used to form three dimensional articles, comprising: an adhesive material and and a filler wherein the particulate material is suitable for use informing evenly distributed layers of a reaction product of the particulate material and an aqueous liquid.
- U.S. Patent No. 5,639,402 to Barlow discloses a method for selectively fusing calcium phosphate particles that are coated, or alternatively mixed with, a polymeric binder material.
- a loose, free-flowing particulate material for three dimensional printing in which layering techniques are used to form three-dimensional articles, comprising: plaster; an adhesive material; an accelerator; and a filler, wherein: the particulate material is suitable for use in forming evenly distributed layers of a reaction product of the particulate material and an aqueous liquid, the layers having a thickness in the range of approximately 12 microns to 125 microns; and the particulate material comprises particles having a mean diameter in the range of approximately 10 microns to 100 microns.
- An advantage obtainable with embodiments of the present invention is to provide a materials system and method that satisfies the need for a quick, reliable, safe, and inexpensive method for producing both appearance models and small numbers of functional parts in an office environment.
- the invention is based on the discovery that rapid prototyping can be carried out using plaster.
- the invention can facilitate manufacture of plaster articles, such an article being made up of a reaction product of a mixture that includes a particulate material of the first aspect of the present invention and an aqueous fluid.
- the reaction product includes plaster reacted with at least a portion of the aqueous fluid in the shape of an essentially solid prototype article including hydrated plaster.
- the article may include a plurality of essentially evenly distributed layers of the reaction product.
- the particulate material includes plaster, an accelerator, and an adhesive.
- the article may include adhesive adhered to at least portions of hydrated plaster.
- the adhesive is preferably at least partially water soluble, and adheres to at least portions of the hydrated plaster.
- the thickness of the layers is preferably less than about 300 nm.
- the product preferably has a flexural strength of at least 1 MPa.
- a method of the invention involves providing a first layer of a particulate material according to the first aspect of the present invention, and dispensing an aqueous fluid onto the first layer. At least a portion of the plaster and at least a portion of the aqueous fluid are allowed to react to form an at least partially solid first layer. A second layer of the particulate material is provided on the at least partially solid first layer, and the aqueous fluid is dispensed onto the second layer. The plaster contained in the second layer and at least a portion of the aqueous fluid are allowed to react, to the extent that the particles within the second layer react to form an essentially solid prototype article including the at least partially solid first layer.
- the method may involve applying, to a first portion of a first layer of the particles, an aqueous fluid in an amount sufficient to react the particles with the aqueous fluid to the extent that the particles within the first portion crystallize to form an essentially solid, singular article.
- a second layer of the particles is formed on the first layer.
- An aqueous fluid is applied to a first portion of the second layer of the particles in an amount sufficient to react the particles with the aqueous fluid, to the extent that the particles within the first portion of the second layer crystallize to form an essentially solid, singular article from the first portion of the first layer and the first portion of the second layer.
- the present invention relates to a 3DP TM material system comprising a mixture of an aqueous fluid and a particulate material that includes plaster.
- the aqueous fluid contains water that hydrates the plaster contained in the particulate material, to form an essentially solid article.
- processing aids may be added to either the particulate material, the aqueous fluid, or both, including, but not limited to, accelerators, adhesives, flowrate enhancers, humectants, and visible dyes.
- the present invention also relates to a method of using such a materials system, and to an article made by the method of the invention.
- the material system and method of the invention may be used to manufacture both appearance models and small numbers of functional parts in an office environment, including prototype articles, but is not limited to the formation of prototype articles.
- "Prototype article,” as used herein, is meant to define a relatively easily produced model, such as a bone, or a representation of a production part, such as a gear, bearing, shaft, etc., made of material completely different from that which the production part is made, for purposes of simplicity, speed, and economy. Rapid prototyping, generally, is known in the art.
- Plaster is frequently called "Plaster of Paris," a name derived from the earths of Paris and its surrounding regions, which contain an abundance of the mineral gypsum, from which Plaster of Paris is manufactured. Plaster is also referred to by many other names, including, but not limited to, sulphate of lime, semihydrate of calcium sulfate, casting plaster, gypsum plaster, hydrated sulphate of lime, hydrated calcium sulphate, and dental plaster, as well as a variety of trade names.
- the term "plaster,” as used herein, is meant to define any variety of material including a substantial amount of CaSO 4 ⁇ 1 ⁇ 2H 2 O that is in powder form prior to the application of an aqueous fluid.
- hydrated plaster and "set plaster” are used interchangeably herein, and are meant to include any variety of plaster that includes a substantial amount of CaSO 4 ⁇ 2H 2 O after setting, or rehydration.
- Many varieties of plaster are commercially available, varying, for example, in structural strength, the time required for setting, and in volume changes that occur during the setting.
- commercially available plasters include other ingredients such as, but not limited to, silica, powder limestone, starch, Terra Alba, and lime.
- examples of commercially available plaster materials that may be suitable for the present invention include, but are not limited to, white hydrocal cement, durabond 90, and drystone (each available from U.S. Gypsum, located in Chicago, IL), as well as most brands of casting plaster, molding plaster, and spackling compound.
- Conventional plaster processing generally involves vigorously and thoroughly mixing plaster and water to form a slurry that is saturated with water and poured into a mold to "set up," which typically takes about 30 minutes. After the plaster is mixed with the water, small quantities of the plaster crystallize and interlock together, cementing together the remaining insoluble particles. The interlocking of crystals is responsible for a great deal of the eventual physical strength of the set plaster. Conventionally, during the period in which the plaster sets up, any physical disturbance to the setting plaster should be minimized, or the plaster may not achieve its potential maximum strength, because the minute crystals of gypsum will not completely interlock.
- plaster When mixed with sufficient water, plaster recovers the 1 1/2 parts of water it possessed prior to calcination of the gypsum, and sets to a solid material of substantially the same composition as gypsum.
- plaster When properly calcined, plaster is fairly insoluble in cold water and only slightly soluble in warm water. For example, at room temperature, about one part of plaster is soluble in about 400 parts of water.
- the rehydration, or re-crystallization of plaster, after it has been mixed with water, is referred to as "setting,” and proceeds according to the following equation (2): (CaSO 4 ) 2 ⁇ H 2 0 + 3H 2 0 ⁇ 2 (CaSO 4 ⁇ 2H 2 0) + heat (2)
- the strength of a plaster-based article increases substantially after about 93% of the free moisture has been removed. Therefore, subsequent to crystallization, or setting, all of the water in excess of that required for crystallization is removed by accelerated drying or by the natural slow evaporation of the moisture to increase the strength of the final article.
- the time for removal of the excess water will vary with the type of plaster, the ratio of water to plaster, atmospheric moisture, temperature, and air circulation.
- the material system of the present invention includes a mixture of an aqueous fluid, and a particulate material that includes plaster.
- plaster is meant to define any material containing significant amounts of plaster, and which may additionally include other materials, such as, but not limited to, accelerators, adhesives, flowrate enhancers, humectants, visible dyes, fiber, and filler. Examples of these and other additives may be found in U.S. Application Serial No. 08/707,693, filed September 4, 1996 , which is hereby referred to the reader.
- the size of the particles in the particulate material is limited by the thickness of the layers to be printed. That is, the particles are preferably approximately smaller than the thickness of the layers to be printed.
- the material system includes particulate material having particles with a mean diameter ranging from about 10 ⁇ m to about 300 ⁇ m, more preferably ranging from about 10 ⁇ m to about 100 ⁇ m, and more preferably ranging from about 10 ⁇ m to about 50 ⁇ m.
- a "heavy" mix consisting of a low proportion of water to plaster, results in a harder and heavier set plaster than that which results from a "normal" mix, in which an excess of water to plaster is used.
- about 20 units of water per 100 units of plaster are required for crystallization, but more water is usually added in order to achieve satisfactory pouring of the plaster/water mixture.
- a typical plaster/water mixture suitable for pouring may include a ratio of about 60 parts of water to 100 parts of plaster, leaving an excess of about 40 parts of "free” water remaining within the plaster article after setting.
- aqueous fluid is meant to define any fluid containing sufficient water to set up the plaster contained in the particulate material, which is readily determined by those of ordinary skill in the art.
- increasing the ratio of water to plaster increases strength of the final article. Therefore, maximizing the amount of aqueous fluid printed to the particulate material layer will generally increase the strength of the final article, but sometimes at the expense of increasing the amount and/or severity of distortions in the printed article.
- ''Distortions,'' as used herein includes, but is not limited to warping, caking, and bleeding. Consequently, the ratio of water to plaster is practically limited by several factors, including the desired speed of printing, and the acceptable amount of distortion in the final article.
- 100% water may be printed as the aqueous fluid - but in practice, the nozzles may clog. Therefore, it may be desirable to include various processing aids in the aqueous fluid, while maintaining a sufficient amount of water to react with the plaster.
- the amount of water contained in the aqueous fluid may range from about 20 % to about 100%, but is preferably in the range of about 50 % to about 99 %, by weight of the fluid.
- the ratio of aqueous fluid printed to the particulate material preferably ranges from about 5 % to about 75 %, and more preferably from about 30 % to about 70 %, by volume of the bulk particulate material, including all pore spaces.
- the size of features that may be printed is determined, in part, by the size of the droplets dispensed from the nozzle. In general, smaller nozzles produce smaller droplets and smaller printed features. However, smaller nozzles reduce the printing speed, as the volume of water printed on the layer of particulate material decreases, and clogging may occur as well. Occurrences of nozzle clogging may be avoided by using larger nozzles, which dispense larger droplets. Again, the size of the nozzle and droplets may be practically limited by the acceptable amount of distortion in the final article.
- the individual droplets of aqueous fluid have a volume ranging from about 30 pl to about 200 pl.
- Two commercially available print heads provide droplet sizes ranging from about 70 pl to about 90 pl, and from about 110 pl to about 130 pl.
- the material system and method of the present invention are capable of producing features on the order of about 75-125 ⁇ m, but smaller or larger features may be achieved by changing the droplet size.
- the water contained in the aqueous fluid immediately begins to evaporate and to diffuse away from the location where it was printed. Maximizing the amount of aqueous fluid printed to the layers ensures that sufficient water for the rehydration of the plaster may be drawn from the fluid before it evaporates or migrates, and also because the fluid acts as a vehicle in which the reaction may take place.
- the aqueous fluid is capable of bonding together the particulate material in an amount that is several times the mass of a droplet of the fluid. The amount by which the individual droplets expand or migrate into the particulate material depends on many factors, including the rate at which the water and the plaster react, and may also be affected by the addition of additives to either the particulate material and/or the aqueous fluid.
- the particulate material, the aqueous fluid, or both may include one or more processing aids.
- an accelerator is used in the present invention.
- "Accelerator,” as used herein, is meant to define any material that increases the rate at which plaster sets. Examples of ways to accelerate the rate of plaster include, but are not limited to, increasing the solubility of plaster in water, or by providing additional nucleation sites for crystal formation. Accelerators are generally used sparingly in conventional plaster processing, as they may adversely affect the strength characteristics of the plaster. However, accelerators are used in the present particulate material due to the importance of having the plaster set quickly.
- Suitable accelerators include, but are not limited to, Terra Alba, potassium sulfate, sodium chloride, under calcined plaster, alum or potassium alum, lime, and calcined lime.
- Terra Alba which is raw ground gypsum, is a preferred accelerator, and works by providing additional nucleation sites for gypsum crystal formation.
- Another preferred accelerator is potassium sulfate, which is thought to work by increasing the solubility of the plaster in the water. Both Terra Alba and potassium sulfate also increase the final strength of the article.
- at least one accelerator is added to both the particulate material and to the aqueous fluid in order to increase the rate at which the plaster sets.
- the ratio of accelerator to particulate material is dependent on the type of plaster being used.
- the accelerator is preferably added to the particulate material in an amount of less than about 5 %, more preferably less than about 3 %, and more preferably less than about 2 %, by weight of the particulate material.
- an accelerator is also added to the aqueous fluid, it is preferably added in an amount of less than about 5 %, more preferably less than about 3 %, and more preferably less than about 2 %, by weight of the aqueous fluid.
- retardants should be avoided. Slowing down the rate at which the plaster sets may allow too much of the aqueous fluid to migrate away, or the water to vaporize, before sufficient plaster and water have reacted.
- retardants include, but are not limited to, borax, marshmallow root, alcohol, calcined lime, sugar, sorghum, potassium acid tartrate, powdered horn, hair, various organic substances, and citric or acetic acid.
- At least the particulate material, and optionally also the aqueous fluid include an adhesive or a combination of adhesives.
- the adhesive and plaster synergistically interact to form parts that are stronger than either of the individual materials.
- At least one adhesive is added to the particulate material in order to improve the strength and toughness of the final article.
- at least one adhesive is also added to the aqueous fluid.
- adhesive is meant to define a material that is at least slightly soluble in, and preferably substantially soluble in, or activated by, any component of the aqueous fluid, or by heat, and that forms secondary bonds between the particles of material that were at least partially separate before dissolution or activation.
- the primary bonds between the particles of material that were separate before the addition of the aqueous fluid are the interlocking gypsum crystals, which also provide the bulk of the strength to the final article.
- the choice of the specific type, grade, and particle size of the adhesive is important, as the adhesive contributes to the quality and strength of the final article.
- Particulate adhesives may be screened or comminuted to the desired size, which is typically less than about 170 mesh, and preferably less than about 175 mesh.
- the adhesive is at least partially water soluble, and more preferably substantially water soluble. It appears that there is a synergistic relationship in the techniques of the invention between the plaster and a water soluble adhesive, by which the setting plaster draws water from the adhesive solution, causing the adhesive to set more rapidly. As the aqueous fluid dissolves, partially dissolves, activates, or reacts with the adhesive, the viscosity of the aqueous fluid increases dramatically, arresting further migration of the aqueous fluid from the initial point of impact. Within a few minutes, the aqueous fluid with adhesive dissolved therein infiltrates the only slightly soluble plaster particles and/or crystallized gypsum crystals, forming adhesive bonds therebetween.
- an adhesive may be added to the particulate material and/or the aqueous fluid.
- the adhesive is preferably a water soluble resin, such as, but not limited to, polyvinyl alcohol, (PVA), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), or dextrin.
- PVA polyvinyl alcohol
- PVP polyvinyl pyrrolidone
- dextrin dextrin
- the addition of a water soluble adhesive resin may also reduce distortion in comparison to parts bound together solely by water, or by a water soluble adhesive.
- the amount of adhesive in the particulate material is dependent on the type of adhesive and plaster used, and may be determined by routine experimentation.
- the adhesive or a combination of adhesives is preferably added to the particulate material in an amount of less than about 50 %, and more preferably in an amount of about 20 % to about 40 %, by weight of the particulate material.
- an adhesive or combination of adhesives is added to the aqueous fluid, it is preferably added in a ratio of about 10%, by weight of the fluid.
- a layer of particulate material 20 is applied on a downwardly movable surface 22 of a container 24.
- the layer of particulate material 20 may be formed in any manner, and preferably is applied using a counter-roller, which minimizes disruption of any previously applied layers.
- the thickness of an individual layer used to build the prototype articles of the present invention preferably range from about 12 ⁇ m to about 125 ⁇ m, more preferably from about 50 ⁇ m to about 125 ⁇ m, and more preferably still from about 50 ⁇ m to about 75 ⁇ m. In theory, there is no limit on the thickness of the layers of particulate material other than the capability of the equipment being used. In practice, the layers of particulate material are typically limited by the amount of aqueous fluid that may be delivered to the layer, as described below.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of an ink-jet nozzle 28 delivering a plurality of droplets of an aqueous fluid 26 to a portion 30 of the layer 20 of the particulate material in a two-dimensional pattern.
- the aqueous fluid 26 is delivered, or printed, to the layer of particulate material in any predetermined two-dimensional pattern (circular, in the figures, for purposes of illustration only), using any convenient mechanism, such as a Drop-On-Demand (hereinafter "DOD”) printhead driven by customized software which receives data from a computer-assisted-design (hereinafter "CAD”) system, a process which is known in the art.
- DOD Drop-On-Demand
- CAD computer-assisted-design
- a reaction is initiated between the plaster contained in the particulate material layer and the water contained in the aqueous fluid, causing the plaster to rehydrate.
- the reaction product of the aqueous fluid and particulate material forms an essentially solid circular layer that becomes a cross-sectional portion of the final article.
- any undissolved or unreacted particulate material 32 that was not exposed to the aqueous fluid remains loose and free-flowing on the movable surface.
- the undissolved or unreacted particulate material is left in place until formation of the final article is complete. Leaving the loose particulate material in place ensures that the article is supported during processing, allowing features such as overhangs, undercuts, and cavities (not illustrated, but conventional) to be defined without using support structures.
- the movable surface is indexed downward.
- a second layer of particulate material is then applied over the first, covering both the rigid first cross-sectional portion 30, and any loose particulate material by which it is surrounded.
- a second application of aqueous fluid follows in the manner described above, which reacts with the plaster in the newly printed layer and with the plaster in a portion of the previous cross-sectional portion, as well as hardening to form a second rigid cross-sectional portion added to the first rigid cross-sectional ponion of the final article.
- the movable surface is again indexed downward.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of a final cylindrical article after it has been completely formed. At the end of the process, only the top surface 34 of a final article 38 is visible in the container.
- the final article is preferably completely immersed in a bed 36 of undissolved and unreacted particulate material, and is made up of a plurality of essentially evenly distributed layers.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of the final cylindrical article 38 after removal of undissolved and unreacted particulate material, preferably by blown air or a vacuum. After removal of the undissolved and unreacted particulate material from the final article 38, post-processing treatment may be performed, including cleaning, infiltration with stabilizing materials, painting, etc.
- any additional water, or free moisture, must be removed to increase the strength of the printed article.
- the strength of plaster will increase only slightly until about 93% of the free moisture has been removed, after which the strength increases sharply.
- excess moisture may be removed from the final article by drying at a temperature of at least about 52°C (125°F), generally up to a limit of around 117°C (350°F). Since an adhesive is incorporated into the article, higher drying temperatures may be used, which is dependent on the adhesive used. In general, since an adhesive is used, the flexural strength of the final article increases with the amount of time it is subject to heat.
- the article may be infiltrated with a variety of materials to improve the hardness, strength, or toughness. These finishes may fill in any pores in the part, improving the surface finish, and making it more impervious to water or solvents.
- Suitable hardeners include, but are not limited to, molten wax, varnish, lacquer, cyanoacrylate, polyurethane, and epoxy.
- a final article formed using the particulate material and the method of the present invention will preferably include a plurality of evenly distributed layers of the reaction product of the particulate material and the aqueous fluid.
- the reaction product of the particulate material and the aqueous fluid preferably includes a substantial amount of hydrated plaster, which may vary depending on the particulate material used.
- the reaction product will: include an accelerator and an adhesive. The adhesive particles will be adhered to at least a portion of the particles contained in the particulate material.
- the reaction product layers preferably each have a thickness in the range of less than about 125 ⁇ m, more preferably about 12 ⁇ m to about 125 ⁇ m, more preferably about 50 ⁇ m to about 125 ⁇ m, and more preferably still about 50 ⁇ m to about 75 m.
- the uniformity of the layer typically varies less than about 25.4 ⁇ m (0.001").
- the flexural strength of the article of the invention is dependent on, inter alia, the composition of both the particulate material and the aqueous fluid, the ratio of water to plaster, and the amount of additives, if any.
- the strength of the articles is limited only by the minimum strength required in order to handle the article without breaking.
- the preferred flexural strength of the final articles is dependent on the type of article that is formed, but is typically at least about 1 MPa, more preferably at least about 5MPa, and more preferably at least about 10 MPa. Flexural strength of less than 1 MPa may be sufficient for some applications.
- Choosing a plaster suitable for the particulate material of the present invention involves various qualitative evaluations, which may easily be accomplished through routine experimentation by those of ordinary skill in the art.
- a small mound of plaster is formed, a small depression is formed in the mound, and a small amount of water is placed in the depression.
- Visual observations are made regarding, inter alia, the rate at which the water diffuses into the plaster, the viscosity of the plaster after mixing with water, and whether a membrane is formed around the water.
- a syringe filled with water is used to strafe the mounds of plaster. After a period of about 24 hours, the mounds of plaster are examined.
- the plaster may also be evaluated to determine the ease of spreading.
- Simple test parts may also be formed to determine, inter alia, the flexural strength, the distortion, the rate of setting, the optimum layer thickness, and the optimum ratio of water to plaster (or aqueous fluid to particulate material).
- Material systems suitable for use in the 3DP method include those having reaction products with minimal distortion, in addition to relatively high flexural strength. That is, reaction products with high flexural strength values may not be suitable for use in the 3DP method, because distortions may compromise the accuracy of the final printed articles, which is especially applicable where relatively fine features are desired.
- break bar A type of test part that may be formed and used to evaluate the flexural strength of a material system for screening purposes is referred to as a "break bar.”
- Break bars used herein were formed by spreading successive layers of particulate material to which successive applications of an aqueous fluid were made, until the fluid permeated several of the layers. The break bars were then allowed to set. These bars were sawed into 5.1mm (0.2") strips. The flexural strength of the material was determined, in megapascals (MPa), by breaking the bar with a testing device. The qualitative assessment of a material system also involves visually inspecting the parts for distortion.
- the aqueous fluid used in the third example was the same as that used in the second example.
- An accelerator, Terra Alba was added to the set plaster having the highest flexural strength from the first and second examples.
- the addition of an accelerator to the plaster approximately doubled the flexural strength, as shown above in Table 1.
- Example 4 illustrates the effect of adding an accelerator to the material system, as required in the present invention.
- Examples 5 and 6 illustrate the effect of adding an adhesive to the material system, as required in the present invention.
- break bars were formed by spreading successive layers of particulate material, to which successive applications of an aqueous fluid were made, until the thickness of the part reached about 6 mm.
- the break bar was allowed to set, and the flexural strength of the material was determined, in megapascals (MPa), by breaking the bar with a testing device.
- the warpage was also determined by measuring the amount of "arching" per two (2) inches of the break bar.
- a second test part, used to determine the definition of the particulate material, is referred to as "depowdering" bar, and was printed to a thickness of about 6 mm in the same manner as the break bar.
- the depowdering bar used in these experiments included 19 holes with varying diameters. When the printing of the depowdering bar part was complete, unbound powder remained in the holes. A jet of compressed air was then used to blow the unbound powder from the holes. The more holes that could be cleared of powder, the more acceptable the definition of the particulate material.
- a break bar and two (2) depowdering bars were formed from the particulate mixture and an aqueous fluid.
- the break bar strength was about 18.5 MPa.
- the break bar had a warping distortion of 25.4 ⁇ m (0.001 "), and the edges were curled.
- the depowdering bars were printed with layers having a thickness of about 76.2 ⁇ m (about 3 mil), at a ratio of about 47% aqueous fluid to powder, by volume. Loose powder was removed from 10/19 and 11/19 holes in each of the two depowdering bars.
- a break bar and two (2) depowdering bars were formed from the particulate mixture and the aqueous fluid, as described above.
- the break bar strength was about 12 MPa, with no measurable distortion.
- the depowdering bars were printed with layers having a thickness of about 76.2 ⁇ m (about 3 mil), and a ratio of about 56% aqueous fluid to particulate material. Loose powder was removed from 11/19 and 13/19 holes in each of the two depowdering bars.
- Example 5 again show the synergistic effect on the break bar strength of the addition of an accelerator and an adhesive to both the particulate material and the aqueous fluid.
- the material system was not optimal due to the distortion after printing.
- aqueous fluid About 2 liters of the aqueous fluid was prepared using the amounts shown in Table 7 below.
- An accelerator, two (2) flowrate enhancers, a humectant, and a substance to increase the solubility of the flow rate enhancers were added to a clean jug, followed by distilled water, and the jug was capped and shaken until the ingredients were dissolved.
- a break bar and two (2) depowdering bars were formed from the particulate mixture and the aqueous fluid, as described above.
- the break bar strength was about 8.5 MPa, with a distortion of about 50.8 ⁇ m (about 2 mils).
- the depowdering bars were printed with layers having a thickness of about 76.2 ⁇ m (about 3 mil), and a ratio of about 49 % aqueous fluid to particulate material. Loose powder was removed from 8/19 and 7/19 holes in each of the two depowdering bars.
- Examples 7-8 prototype jewelry articles were formed using the same material systems used in Examples 5 and 6. The process for printed the prototype articles is detailed below.
- the aqueous fluid used in Experiment 4 having droplet sizes ranging from about 70 pl to about 90 pl, was printed onto the layer of particulate material to form the shape of the cross-section of the prototype jewelry article.
- the bottom of the build box was lowered by one (1) layer thickness and a new layer of powder was spread. The process was repeated for successive cross-sections of the prototype article.
- the build box was filled with powder, some of which formed the prototype article, and some of which was loose. When the build was finished, the excess powder was vacuumed away and the article was lifted from the bed for viewing.
- a jewelry article was printed using a C2000 3DP printer.
- An *.stl file containing the "build" information for a prototype piece of jewelry was imported into the software interface of the system.
- the C2000 3DP printer was filled with the particulate material used in Experiment 2.
- the "print” button was clicked on the software, and the build process commenced.
- a single layer of particulate material having a thickness of about 76.2 ⁇ m (about 3 mils) was applied onto the movable bottom of the build box.
- the aqueous fluid used in Experiment 5 having droplet sizes ranging from about 110 pl to about 130 pl was printed onto the layer of particulate material to form the shape of the cross-section of the prototype jewelry article.
- the bottom of the build box was lowered by one (1) layer thickness and a new layer of powder was spread. The process was repeated for successive cross-sections of the prototype article.
- the build box was filled with powder, some of which formed the prototype article, and some of which was loose.
- the excess powder was vacuumed away and the prototype article was lifted from the bed for viewing.
- the article was sanded and infiltrated with ZR10 cyanoacrylate resin and cured for about 30 minutes to produce a harder finish than that of the test parts of Experiment 5.
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- Matériau particulaire lâche à écoulement libre pour l'impression tridimensionnelle, dans laquelle des techniques de stratification sont utilisées pour former des articles tridimensionnels, comprenant :du plâtre ;un matériau adhésif ;un accélérateur ; etune charge ;où :le matériau particulaire peut être utilisé dans la formation de couches uniformément réparties d'un produit de réaction du matériau particulaire et d'un liquide aqueux, les couches ayant une épaisseur comprise entre 12 µm et 125 µm ; etle matériau particulaire comprend des particules ayant un diamètre moyen compris entre 10 µm et 100 µm.
- Matériau particulaire selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le plâtre est choisi dans le groupe consistant en plâtre de Paris, anhydrite, sulfate de calcium hydraté, plâtre dentaire, CaSO4.1/2H2O, CaSO4.2H2O et des combinaisons de ceux-ci.
- Matériau particulaire selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le matériau particulaire comprend moins de 50 % en poids du matériau adhésif.
- Matériau particulaire selon la revendication 3, dans lequel le matériau particulaire comprend de 20 % à 40 % en poids du matériau adhésif.
- Matériau particulaire selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le matériau adhésif comprend une résine soluble dans l'eau.
- Matériau particulaire selon la revendication 5, dans lequel la résine soluble dans l'eau est choisie dans le groupe consistant en alcool polyvinylique, polyvinylpyrrolidone, dextrine et des combinaisons de ceux-ci.
- Matériau particulaire selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la charge est choisie dans le groupe consistant en silice, chaux en poudre, amidon, gypse, chaux et des combinaisons de ceux-ci.
- Matériau particulaire selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'accélérateur est choisi dans le groupe consistant en gypse, sulfate de potassium, chlorure de sodium, plâtre sous-calciné, alun, alun de potassium, chaux, chaux calcinée et des combinaisons de ceux-ci.
- Matériau particulaire selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le matériau particulaire comprend moins de 5 % en poids de l'accélérateur.
- Matériau particulaire selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre un ou plusieurs parmi un accélérateur d'écoulement, un humectant, un colorant visible et une fibre.
- Article préparé par un procédé d'impression tridimensionnelle, l'article comprenant un produit de la réaction d'un mélange comprenant :un matériau particulaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10 ; etun liquide aqueux ;dans lequel on fait réagir le plâtre avec au moins une partie du liquide aqueux pour former l'article sensiblement solide incluant du plâtre hydraté, l'article incluant une pluralité de couches du produit de la réaction réparties sensiblement uniformément.
- Procédé pour former un article par impression tridimensionnelle, le procédé comprenant les étapes consistant à :(a) procurer une couche de matériau particulaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10 comprenant une pluralité de particules adjacentes ;(b) délivrer un liquide aqueux sur au moins une partie de la couche ; et(c) faire réagir au moins une partie du matériau particulaire et au moins une partie du liquide aqueux pour former l'article sensiblement solide.
- Procédé selon la revendication 12, comprenant en outre l'étape consistant à procurer des couches subséquentes sur chaque couche précédente, chaque couche subséquente se joignant à la couche précédente, jusqu'à ce que l'article soit fini.
- Procédé selon la revendication 12, dans lequel le plâtre est choisi dans le groupe consistant en plâtre de Paris, anhydrite, sulfate de calcium hydraté, plâtre dentaire, CaSO4·1/2H2O, CaSO4·2H2O et des combinaisons de ceux-ci.
- Procédé selon la revendication 12, dans lequel le matériau particulaire comprend moins de 50 % en poids du matériau adhésif.
- Procédé selon la revendication 12, dans lequel le matériau adhésif comprend une résine soluble dans l'eau.
- Procédé selon la revendication 12, dans lequel le matériau particulaire comprend en outre un ou plusieurs parmi un accélérateur d'écoulement, un humectant, un colorant visible et une fibre.
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